How it’s worked out
55 − (2 × 12 + 27) = 4. Counting through the deck in order (Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades), card 4 is the Four of Hearts.
See the step-by-step guide to the formula.
The Four of Hearts at a glance
Strengths
- Loyal and devoted to family
- Creates a warm, welcoming home
- Emotionally steady
Challenges
- Resisting change in relationships
- Becoming too comfortable
- Stubbornness about feelings
Read the full Four of Hearts meaning, including love, work, life lessons and reflection questions.
Your Cardology year if you were born on 27 December
Your Cardology year starts every 27 December. It’s split into seven periods of 52 days, each with its own theme:
| Period and theme | Dates |
|---|---|
| MercuryCommunication, learning and short trips. Things tend to move quickly. | 27 Dec to 16 Feb |
| VenusRelationships, friends, family, home and enjoyment. | 17 Feb to 9 Apr |
| MarsEnergy, drive, competition and conflict. | 10 Apr to 31 May |
| JupiterGrowth, money, work opportunities and generosity. Seen as the most positive period. | 1 Jun to 22 Jul |
| SaturnResponsibility, hard work, health and limits. Seen as the most challenging period. | 23 Jul to 12 Sep |
| UranusChange, surprises, independence and gut feelings. | 13 Sep to 3 Nov |
| NeptuneDreams, imagination, travel, rest and wrapping up the year before your birthday. | 4 Nov to 26 Dec |
Dates are for years without 29 February. If 29 February falls inside your year, periods after it start one day earlier.
Each year of your life also has a planet of its own, based on your age. Divide your age by 7: a remainder of 0 is a Mercury year, 1 Venus, 2 Mars, 3 Jupiter, 4 Saturn, 5 Uranus and 6 Neptune. Read about planet years.
Other birthdays with the Four of Hearts
See your own Cardology year. Enter your birthday to find your card, your planet year and the seven 52-day periods of your year, with a printable PDF.
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